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James Bond's Vesper Martini
"Regardless of the mystique surrounding it, the Vesper is a darn good cocktail. Its composition is unlike other martini variations as it combines gin and vodka. Seems arbitrary, but it works quite well. The vodka tempers the botanicals in the gin and gives the cocktail a pleasant levity." —Tom Macy
3ouncesgin
1ouncevodka
1/2ounceLillet Blanc, or dry vermouth
Lemon peel, for garnish
Gather the ingredients.
In a cocktail shaker, combine 3 ounces gin, 1 ounce vodka, and 1/2 ounce Lillet Blanc or dry vermouth.
Add ice to a cocktail shaker, shake well, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a thin slice of lemon peel, for garnish. Serve and enjoy.
Feeling Adventurous? Try This:
To bring back the Vesper's hint of bitterness:
- Swap out the Lillet Blanc for Cocchi Americano—Which carries the bitter note of the James Bond-era Kina Lillet.
- Use aromatic bitters—Lillet Blanc with about 3 dashes of bitters should do the trick.
How Strong Is a Vesper Martini?
It's said that vodka in the '50s was often bottled at proof and that Gordon's was 94 proof at the time (it's since been reformulated and is 80 proof in the U.S.). Factoring those numbers in, the Vesper could easily be a 39 percent ABV (78 proof) cocktail. That's equivalent to a straight shot of most vodkas on the market today. It's also worth noting that this recipe creates a nearly 5-ounce drink with proper dilution, which is almost double the average alcohol-only martini.
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| Nutrition Facts | |
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| Calories | |
| 0g | Fat |
| 3g | Carbs |
| 0g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
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| Servings: 1 | |
| Amount per serving | |
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| % Daily Value* | |
| 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| 0mg | 0% |
| 3mg | 0% |
| 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| 0g | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
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